The biggest building at Mohenjodaro was the:

Indus Valley Civilization (2500-1700 BC)

1. It is the most ancient Urban civilization in the context of India. It is also termed the Bronze age or Chalcolithic age. It is the civilization that developed on the banks of river Indus and its tributaries.

2. Since Harappa was the first place to be excavated, hence, it is also termed Harappan civilization.

3. Jammu and Kashmir, Daimabad, Alamgirpur, and Sutkagendor, are respectively the northernmost, southernmost, easternmost, and westernmost extensions of the civilization.

Major Sites

1. Harappa

2. Located in Punjab on the bank of river Ravi.

3. The excavation was led by Dayaram Sahni.

4. Major items obtained from the excavation include- H-37 graveyard.

Mohenjodaro

1. Located in the Sindh province of present Pakistan.

2. The excavation was led by R.D Banerjee.

3. A statue of a Bronze dancing girl, Great Bath, a great granary are some major findings.

Chanhudaro

1. Located in Pakistan on the bank of the river Indus.

2. Evidence of shell ornament, bead-making has been found.

Lothal

1. Located in Gujarat, excavation was done by SR Rao.

2. Artificial dockyard, evidence of rice cultivation has been found.

Banawali

1. Located in present Haryana, excavation was led by R S Bisht.

2. Evidence of Barley, mustard, clay bangles has been found.

Kalibangan

1. Located in present Rajasthan, excavation was done by Amlanand Ghosh.

2. Evidence of terracotta plow has been found.

Religion

1. Pashupati was the main male deity, and the mother goddess was worshipped.

2. Unicorn bull was the most pious animal and Peepal was the most pious tree.